There are 5 ways to get from Shortlands to Tower of London by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shortlands to London Blackfriarstrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
41 min£6–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Farwig Lane to Unicorn Theatrebus N199
43 min£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shortlands to Tower of Londontaxi 9.9 mi
25 min£95–120Drive 9.9 mi
- Drive from Shortlands to Tower of Londoncar 9.9 mi
25 min£3–4Train, line 78 bus
- Take the train from Shortlands to Peckham Ryetrain Sevenoaks - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from Peckham Rye Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 78
56 min£4–28
Shortlands to Tower of London by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shortlands to Tower of London is to bus which costs £2 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Shortlands to Tower of London is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £95 - £120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Farwig Lane and arriving at Unicorn Theatre. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to Tower of London station. However, there are services departing from Shortlands and arriving at Tower Hill station via Blackfriars station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Shortlands and Tower of London is 12 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Shortlands to Tower of London without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £15.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Shortlands to Tower of London, including transfers.
Shortlands to Tower of London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Farwig Lane station.
Shortlands to Tower of London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Shortlands station.
The best way to get from Shortlands to Tower of London is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 43 min.
What companies run services between Shortlands, England and Tower of London, England?
Thameslink operates a train from Shortlands to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 34 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Farwig Lane to Unicorn Theatre hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Shortlands to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Shortlands to Peckham Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Shortlands to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Farwig Lane to Unicorn Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Peckham Rye Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–22
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–22
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Shortlands to Tower of London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Unicorn Theatre station.
Shortlands to Tower of London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shortlands to Tower of London is 10 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Shortlands to Tower of London.
Book your Shortlands to Tower of London train tickets online with Omio.
There are 21794+ hotels available in Tower of London.








